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Suicide blast on school bus kills 5, including 3 children, in Pakistan’s Balochistan
AT least five people, including three children, were killed and several others injured in a suicide attack on a school bus in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Take action against Malviya, Goswami for defaming Rahul'
THE Congress on Wednesday demanded strict action against BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya and journalist Arnab Goswami, a day after complaints were filed for their alleged defamatory posts against the party and its leader Rahul Gandhi.
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May 22, 2025
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Minister Gond urges timely execution of welfare schemes, announces pension sanction for 83,135 new beneficiaries
“ENSURE every deserving citizen receives benefits without delay,” emphasized Minister Nityananda Gond during a comprehensive review meeting of the Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department held on Wednesday at the Conference Hall of SIDR, Capital Hospital Campus, Unit-6, Bhubaneswar.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Jr Shooting World Cup: Kanak upstages double Olympian to nail India's 1st gold
KANAK, yet another upcoming talent from Haryana, won India their first gold of the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany, shooting 239.0 in the 24-shot eight-women 10m air pistol final, to upstage Anna Dulce of Moldova, a two-time Olympian and reigning European Champion by a margin of 1.7 points.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Achievements of India's communication industry highlighted in Moscow
INDIA'S Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar highlighted the achievements of country's communication industry in digital age while addressing the plenary session of the international conference on 'Strategic Communications' in Moscow, on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Centre launches 'Financial Fraud Risk Indicator' to safeguard mobile users
In a key step towards combating cyber fraud and financial crime via mobiles, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Wednesday announced sharing of “Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)” with its stakeholders.
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May 22, 2025
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Police should consider themselves friends of the people: Odisha CM
ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday called on the police to view themselves as “friends of the people,” urging a shift towards smart, citizen-centric policing.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
MPs sent to countries that have nothing to do with Indo-Pak issue, argues Sanjay Raut
SHIV Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday claimed that the Centre sent multi-party delegations of MPs to visit several countries that have nothing to do with the Indo-Pak issue following ‘Operation Sindoor'.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SC turns down Madhya Pradesh Govt order for performance review of IFS officers by IAS officials
THE Supreme Court on Wednesday called it \"contemptuous” and quashed a Madhya Pradesh government order stipulating Indian Administrative Service officers to review performance appraisal reports of Indian Forest Service officers in the state.
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May 22, 2025
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Vedanta's Sangam Watershed Project irrigates over 3.5k acres of farmland in Kalahandi, ensures year-round water security
LEVERAGING technology-backed initiatives and a participatory approach, India's largest aluminium producer, Vedanta, through its “Sangam Watershed Project,” is creating sustainable water-based assets across 41 villages around Lanjigarh in Kalahandi district, while ensuring year-round water availability for both drinking and agricultural purposes.
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May 22, 2025
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One-time constitutional amendment needed for 'One Nation, One Election', says Shivraj
UNION AGRICULTURE Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said a one-time constitutional amendment is essential to implement simultaneous elections across the country, asserting that frequent polls are hampering governance and inflating public expenditure.
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May 22, 2025
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World needs to unite against Pak-sponsored terrorism, Operation Sindoor sent a clear message: Chadha
OPERATION Sindoor has sent a clear message that India will strike deep to dismantle terror safe havens and the world must come together for a united front against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha said at the Leadership Conference (ALC) in South Korea.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Workers of Assam govt-run tea gardens to get Rs 250 daily wage from Oct: Himanta
THE Assam government has announced an increase in the daily wages for workers in state-run tea gardens to Rs 250 from Rs 220, effective October 1.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha to hold students' union elections after 7 years: Minister Suryabanshi Suraj
THE Odisha government is planning to hold elections to students' unions in colleges and universities this year, after a gap of seven years.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
EPFO adds 14.58 lakh net members in March, 7.54L new subscribers
THE Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added 14.58 lakh net members in the month of March, an increase of 1.15 per cent in net payroll additions compared to March 2024, it was announced on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
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Fadnavis, Pawar pay tributes to Narlikar's mortal remains
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday offered floral tributes to the mortal remains of astrophysicist Dr Jayant Narlikar here.
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May 22, 2025
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CM Majhi reviews progress of PM JANMAN Yojana, emphasizes timely implementation in remote areas
DISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting at Lokseva Bhavan here to assess the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) Yojana, a flagship scheme aimed at the holistic development of tribal and underserved communities in the state.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Over 46 cr adolescents globally will be obese by 2030, face many health disorders: Lancet
THE health of adolescents is at a tipping point, with more than 46 crore adolescents globally estimated to be obese and face several health and mental disorders by 2030, according to an analysis published by the Lancet Commission on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
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Money extorted from builder by posing as civic officials; cops hunt for accused
A case has been registered against three persons here for allegedly extorting money from a builder by posing as civic officials and threatening action for ‘illegal construction’, police said on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
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Law of Unintended Consequences
Some judicial rulings overlook broader economic impacts, unintentionally causing sectoral disruptions, as seen in telecom and steel sector cases, writes Jugal Mohapatra.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
‘Not allowed in any civilised society’: High Court raps Abhijit Iyer Mitra for posts against women scribes
THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday rapped commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra for allegedly posting abusive remarks against nine women journalists of media house Newslaundry and asked him to remove the posts within five hours.
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May 22, 2025
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Delhi's power demand peaks at 7748 MW; likely to cross 9000 MW mark
THE power demand on Wednesday leapt further amid intense summer heat, peaking at 7748 MW, highest so far this year, discom officials said.
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May 22, 2025
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Putin visited Russia’s Kursk region for first time since Moscow said it drove out Ukrainian forces
PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin visited Russia's Kursk region for the first time since Moscow claimed that it drove Ukrainian forces out of the area last month, the Kremlin said Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
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RBI set to transfer bumper ₹2.5-3L crore dividend to govt, short-term bonds rally
THE Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to transfer a bumper dividend to the Central government -- in the range of Rs 2.5-3 lakh crore — which has led to a rally in short-term bonds, analysts said on Wednesday.
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May 22, 2025
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Mamata urges officials to remain vigilant for cross-border threats
WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday directed administrative and police officials in the northern part of the state to remain vigilant for cross-border threats in the strategically sensitive region.
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May 22, 2025
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Commuters struggle in scorching heat at Jagatpur Golei Square due to lack of bus stand
IN the absence of a proper bus stand, commuters at Jagatpur Golei Square are forced to endure harsh conditions while waiting for public transport.
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May 22, 2025
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Health ATM inaugurated at Nimapara CHC, promises rapid & affordable diagnostic services
A significant step toward enhancing rural healthcare was marked on Wednesday with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Swayam Health ATM at the Nimapara Community Health Center (CHC) in Puri district.
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May 22, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
PM to address rally of 2 lakh women in Bhopal on May 31: MP Minister
MP Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the gathering of nearly two lakh women during an event in Bhopal on May 31 on the occasion of the 300th birth anniversary of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, the legendary queen of Malwa.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Delays in regulatory clearances can lead to uncertainty, says FM
DELAYS in regulatory clearances can lead to uncertainty and disrupt commercial timelines, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday as India negotiates trade deals with various countries, including the US.
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May 20, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Strikes on Gaza kill at least 60 people, local officials say as criticism against Israel mounts
ISRAELI strikes pounded Gaza overnight and into Tuesday, hitting a family home and a school-turned-shelter, and killing at least 60 people, Palestinian health officials said, as Israel pressed its war against Hamas despite mounting international condemnation.
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